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You Can Tell When Trump Doesn’t Believe It (w/ Charles Duhigg) | The Bulwark Podcast
Charles Duhigg, author of "Supercommunicators," explains how MAGA's decentralized organizing and "big tent" approach, combined with a perceived authenticity, give it a strategic edge over the Democratic Party's mobilization tactics.

Trump's About to Start a War. Washington Is Asleep (w/ Mark Leibovich) | The Bulwark Podcast
Mark Leibovich and Tim Miller discuss the Democratic Party's struggle with identity and messaging, contrasting it with Trump's populist appeal and alarming potential actions, including a reported high chance of war with Iran.

Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast
Political strategists Rick Wilson and Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, exposing GOP hypocrisy, Democratic strategic missteps, and the alarming erosion of free speech and public health under MAGA influence.

Trump's Polls Are Awful—and the Real Pain Hasn’t Started Yet (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect Marco Rubio's shift to 'blood and soil' nationalism and his endorsement of Viktor Orban, contrasting it with Democratic responses to a changing global order and examining domestic issues like Trump's struggling approval and government agency misconduct.

Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group
Focus group data reveals a growing segment of Trump's 2024 voters express regret and disappointment, driven by economic concerns, unfulfilled promises, and the handling of the Epstein files, while Democrats show surprising shifts in views on personal safety and institutional trust.

Tim Miller: This Is the Moment That Will End Mike Johnson
Tim Miller asserts that Speaker Mike Johnson's support for jailing Democratic colleagues marks the beginning of the end for his speakership, criticizing Republican cowardice and the misdirection of law enforcement resources.

These Swing Voters Can’t Afford Trump Anymore (with Jonathan Chait) | The Focus Group
Swing voters, including former Trump supporters, are increasingly disillusioned with his second administration due to economic struggles, healthcare cuts, and a foreign policy perceived as self-serving and contrary to 'America First' promises.

George Conway Wants To Confront Trump’s Madness | The Bulwark Podcast
George Conway, a former Republican and lawyer, explains his congressional run as a direct fight against Donald Trump, advocating for aggressive oversight, impeachment, and legislative reforms to prevent future presidential abuses of power.

Sen. Gallego: Republicans Know the Venezuela Invasion Is Nuts
Senator Ruben Gallego, an Iraq War veteran, offers a scathing critique of US foreign policy, arguing that interventions in Venezuela and the pursuit of Greenland are driven by presidential ego and oil interests, while warning of ongoing, subtle threats to democracy at home.
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